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A1.35 Seasonal Worker Visa

Seasonal Worker Visa (Temporary Work) – September 2025 Update

Official link: https://www.gov.uk/seasonal-worker-visa

 

Overview

  • For specific seasonal work in UK

  • Replaces former T5 (Temporary Worker - Seasonal Worker)      visa

  • No dependants allowed

 

Work Types & Duration

  • Horticulture (fruit/vegetable/flower      picking): Max 6 months

  • Poultry: Only 2 Oct - 31      Dec annually

 

Application Timeline

  • Earliest application: 3 months      before work start date (shown on Certificate of Sponsorship)

  • Poultry workers: Must apply      by 15 November annually

  • Processing: Usually 3 weeks after      online application + identity verification + document submission

 

Costs & Financial Requirements

  • Application fee: £319

  • Maintenance funds: £1,270 personal      savings

    • Held for 28 consecutive days

    • 28-day period ends within 31 days of       application

    • Exempt if sponsor certifies       support for first month (up to £1,270)

 

Visa Validity, Rights & Restrictions

Stay Duration:

  • Horticulture: 6 months maximum

  • Poultry: 2 Oct - 31 Dec only

Arrival in UK: From visa start date (up to 14 days before work starts)

Permitted:

  • ✓ Work described in Certificate of Sponsorship

  • ✓ Study (ATAS certificate may be required for some courses)

Not Permitted:

  • ✗ Permanent employment

  • ✗ Second job/unspecified work

  • ✗ Public funds

  • ✗ Bring dependants

 

Eligibility Requirements

  • Aged 18+ at application

  • Valid Certificate of Sponsorship reference      number

  • Sufficient funds (unless sponsor supported)

Employer must:

  • Pay at least UK National Minimum Wage

  • Comply with weekly working hours regulations

 

Certificate of Sponsorship

  • Electronic reference number (not physical      document)

  • Valid for 3 months from issue date

  • One-time use for visa      application

 

Required Documents

  • Certificate of Sponsorship reference number

  • Valid passport/travel document (with blank page)

  • Financial evidence (unless sponsor supported)

  • Certified translations for      non-English/Welsh documents

 

Application Process

  • Apply online

  • Verify identity via:

    • Biometric appointment (fingerprints/photo) OR

    • UK Immigration: ID Check app

  • Priority services may be      available

 

Additional Information

  • UK-born children: Not automatically      British - require separate dependant visa application

  • Need UK birth certificate showing both parents' details for      child travel